The 5 & Dime, A Theatre Company, presents the theatrical concert (with adult content) with a cast of more than 40 singers and actors and a performance of more than 30 poems, 8 p.m. Oct. 17-19 and 2 p.m. Oct. 19 at The Pangea Live, 956 N. Liberty St., Springfield, $10-$15, the5anddime.org.

The dance company performs a work inspired by and set to the music of Eva Cassidy – with jazz, blues, folk and gospel favorites – 7:30 p.m. Oct. 19 at Thrasher-Horne Center for the Arts, 283 College Drive, Orange Park, $14-$44, 276-6750, thcenter.org.

CHECK, PLEASE

A play set in a restaurant within a restaurant, written by Jacksonville native Jonathan Rand, is staged Oct. 20 and 27, Nov. 3, 10, 17 and 24 — dinner 6 p.m., show 7 p.m. — at Raintree Restaurant Dinner Theater, 102 San Marco Ave., St. Augustine, $39.95, 824-7211, raintreerestaurant.com.

Artist Series presents this international dance company featuring a fusion of dance and multimedia art, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 22 at the T-U Center, 300 W. Water St., Downtown, $36-$82, 442-2929, artistseriesjax.org.

This reframing of the ancient Orpheus myth of ill-fated love focuses on a bereaved musician’s dead bride and her struggle with love beyond the grave. The fresh take by playwright Sarah Ruhl is presented 7:30 p.m. Oct. 25-26 and Nov. 1-2 and 3 p.m. Nov. 3 at Jacksonville University’s Swisher Theater, 2800 N. University Blvd., Arlington, $5-$15, 256-7677, arts.ju.edu.

SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE TOUR

Artist Series presents this touring stage production with performers from the hit Fox show, 8 p.m. Oct. 26 at the T-U Center, 300 W. Water St., Downtown. For ticket info, 442-2929, artistseriesjax.org.

MENOPAUSE: THE MUSICAL

This celebration of women, a musical parody set to classic tunes from the ’60s, ’70s and ’80s, is staged 7:30 p.m. Oct. 26 at Thrasher-Horne Center for the Arts, 283 College Drive, Orange Park, $16-$48, 276-6750, thcenter.org.

CROSS ROADS

A Classic Theatre looks at the relationship of Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings and her husband, Norton Baskin – adapted for the stage by Deborah B. Dickey from the couple’s correspondence during their courtship and long separations – 7:30 p.m. Oct. 26 and 2 p.m. Oct. 27 at Lohman Auditorium, Marineland, 9505 N. Oceanshore Blvd., St. Augustine, $20, 829-5807, aclassictheatre.org.

SPOKEN WORD

Local poets and wordsmiths sound off 7 p.m. Nov. 7 and every first Thur. of the month at The Ritz Theatre & Museum, 829 N. Davis St., Downtown, 632-5555, ritzjacksonville.com.

CALLS & WORKSHOPS

NASSAU COMMUNITY BAND

The Nassau Community Band seeks new members for its 11th season as a multigenerational ensemble; rehearsals 6 p.m. Oct. 17 and every Thur. in Yulee Middle School band room, 85439 Miner Road, 277-1257, contactinfo@nassaucommunityband.com, nassaucommunityband.com.

The St. Johns Cultural Council accepts nominations for Recognizing Outstanding Women in the Arts Awards through Dec. 1. For information on application criteria, call 808-7330 or go to stjohnsculture.com.

Kimberly Beasley, JU assistant professor of voice, and Dr. Christine Sapienza, associate dean of the JU College of Helath Sciences, are among the featured speakers at the National Association of Teachers of Singing North Florida Chapter Symposium, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 19 at Jacksonville University, 2800 University Blvd. N., Arlington, 256-7389, natsnorthflorida.org.

A lunch-and-learn session, “What is the role of the conductor?” is followed by a symphony rehearsal with guest conductor Ward Stare, 12:30 p.m. Oct. 23 at the T-U Center’s Jacoby Symphony Hall, 300 W. Water St., Downtown, 354-5547, $15, jaxsymphony.org.

Arts and crafts, local produce and live music are featured 3-6 p.m. Oct. 16 and every Wed. at Bull Memorial Park, corner of East Coast Drive and Seventh Street, Atlantic Beach, 247-5800.

NORTH BEACHES ART WALK

Galleries of Atlantic and Neptune beaches are open late, 5-9 p.m. Oct. 17 and every third Thur., at various venues from Sailfish Drive in Atlantic Beach to Neptune Beach and Town Center. 249-2222, nbaw.org.

DOWNTOWN FRIDAY MARKET

Arts and crafts and local produce are offered 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 18 and every Fri. at The Jacksonville Landing, 2 Independent Drive, Downtown, 353-1188.

RIVERSIDE ARTS MARKET

Local and regional artists, strolling performers, bands and a farmers market are featured 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 19 and every Sat. at 715 Riverside Ave., Riverside, 554-6865, 389-2449, riversideartsmarket.com.

PIGGIN’ & PEDDLIN’ ARTS & CRAFTS FESTIVAL

The festival includes smoked barbecue — for piggin’ (eat-in or take-out) — as well as arts and crafts (that’s the peddlin’) with proceeds benefiting Ortega United Methodist Church. Arts and crafts festival includes music, face-painting, kids' activities and a pumpkin patch, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; barbecue served 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 26 at the church, 4807 Roosevelt Blvd., Ortega, 389-5556.

UPTOWN SATURDAY NIGHT

The self-guided tour features galleries, antique stores and shops open 5-9 p.m. Oct. 26 and every last Sat. in St. Augustine’s San Marco District, 824-3152.

The tour of Art Galleries of St. Augustine is held Nov. 1 and every first Fri., with more than 15 galleries participating, 829-0065.

COMMUNITY FIRST SATURDAY

The event, held the first Sat. each month, features Art in the Park, free art classes in Hogan Street Gazebo, arts and family activities, food trucks on Pearl Street, and a music stage as part of Jacksonville Original Music Fest, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 2 on Northbank Riverwalk in Downtown Jacksonville, free, communityfirstsaturdays.com.

FIRST WEDNESDAY ART WALK

An art walk, featuring 30-40 galleries, museums and businesses and spanning 15 blocks, is held 5-9 p.m. Nov. 6 and every first Wed. in Downtown Jacksonville. For an events map, go to downtownjacksonville.org/marketing; iloveartwalk.com.

SECOND SATURDAY ARTRAGEOUS ART WALK

The galleries of downtown Fernandina Beach are open for self-guided tours, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Nov. 9 and every second Sat., 277-0717, ameliaisland.com.

JAX BEACH ART WALK

More than 30 local artists display their works, 5-9 p.m. Nov. 12 and every second Tue., along First Street between Beach Boulevard and Fifth Avenue North, Jax Beach. For a list of artists and businesses, go to betterjaxbeach.com/jax-beach-art-walk.html.

5629 S.R. 16 W., Camp Blanding, Starke, 682-3196, campblanding-museum.org. Artwork, weapons, uniforms and other artifacts from the activities of Camp Blanding during World War II are displayed along with outdoor displays of vehicles from WWII, Vietnam and Desert Storm.

101 W. First St., Springfield, 356-2992, rain.org/~karpeles/jaxfrm.html. “Better Left Unsaid,” an exhibit of sculpture and steampunk art by Jim Smith and black-and-white photography by Mary Atwood, is on display through Nov. 1. “Russia,” a history of Russia from Peter the Great to the first conquest of space, is displayed through Dec. 28. The permanent collection includes other rare manuscripts.

LIGHTNER MUSEUM

75 King St., St. Augustine, 824-2874, lightnermuseum.org. The permanent collection features relics from America’s Gilded Age, exhibited on three floors.

MANDARIN MUSEUM & HISTORICAL SOCIETY

11964 Mandarin Road, Mandarin, 268-0784, mandarinmuseum.net. Exhibits regarding Harriet Beecher Stowe and the Civil War vessel Maple Leaf are on display, as well as works by Mandarin artists.

MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART JACKSONVILLE

333 N. Laura St., Downtown, 366-6911, mocajacksonville.com. “Kept Time: Photographs by Joseph D. Jachna” is on display through Oct. 20. “Crush,” an exhibit of works by Heather Cox, explores the distillation of the human figure; it continues through Oct. 27 as part of Project Atrium.

MUSEUM OF SCIENCE & HISTORY

1025 Museum Circle, Southbank, 396-6674, themosh.org. “Great Balls of Fire: Comets, Asteroids and Meteors,” developed by The Space Science Institute’s National Center for Interactive Learning, examines risk related to an asteroid hitting Earth and what scientists can learn from the objects. The exhibit is displayed through Dec. 31. “Uncovering the Past: Archaeological Discoveries of North Florida” is on display through August 2014.

11A Aviles St., St. Augustine, 806-3348, georgianickgallery.com. The artist-owned studio displays Nick’s sea and landscape photography, along with local works by oil painters, a mosaic artist, potter, photographer and author.

2 Independent Drive, Downtown, cavendishprojects.com. “Hot-N-Fresh,” an original street exhibit organized by Michael and Michele Cavendish that includes stencil and spray paint art, is on display through Dec. 15 in the upstairs food court.

22 Marine St., St. Augustine, 824-2310, staaa.org. The 12th annual Tactile Art Show, featuring touchable art that's visually appealing for the sighted and engaging for the blind, runs through Oct. 27. A solo exhibit of the late Bruce Minney’s collages is on display through Oct. 27.